NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (NTU)
Nanyang President's Graduate Scholarship (NPGS)
full · phd
- Full tuition + stipendCoverage
- ~SGD 3,500/moStipend (~USD 2,600, est.)
- NTU, SingaporeWhere
- PhDStudy level
- Up to 4 yearsDuration
- Founded 1991University
At a glance
full
Funding
€40k
Max amount
Jun 25, 2027
Deadline
Open to local and international applicants
Country
Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
Provider
The Nanyang President's Graduate Scholarship (NPGS) supports talented fresh graduates to pursue a full-time PhD at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore. NTU, established in 1991, is a science and technology university ranked among the top in Asia, and the NPGS is one of its routes to fund doctoral research. The scholarship is full: it covers tuition fees and pays a monthly stipend of around SGD 3,500 (about USD 2,600) per month (est.), for up to 4 years of doctoral study, subject to satisfactory progress. It is aimed at graduates with a first-class or equivalent record and strong research potential who join NTU's PhD programmes. Applications are usually assessed in rounds, with a representative closing date around 25 June (est.). Treat the figures and date here as estimates and confirm current amounts and deadlines on NTU's official scholarship pages.
What's covered
- Tuition — Full coverage of PhD tuition fees at NTU.
- Monthly stipend — A stipend of around SGD 3,500 (about USD 2,600) per month (est.) for living costs.
- Duration — For up to 4 years of full-time doctoral study.
- Research environment — Access to NTU's research facilities and supervision.
- Conditions — Continuation depends on satisfactory research progress.
How to apply
Apply for a full-time PhD at NTU and the NPGS in the same cycle, by the round deadline.
- Choose a research area — Identify an NTU school, research area, and potential supervisor.
- Apply for the PhD — Submit your NTU PhD admission application with a research proposal.
- Apply for NPGS — Indicate/apply for the Nanyang President's Graduate Scholarship in the same cycle.
- Provide evidence — Include transcripts, references, English results, and any research output.
- Selection — NTU assesses applicants competitively for the scholarship.
- Offer & enrolment — If awarded, accept, arrange your visa, and enrol.
Eligibility
Academic meritA first-class honours degree or equivalent strong record.
LevelApplying for a full-time PhD at NTU.
Research potentialEvidence of research ability and potential.
Open internationallyOpen to local and international applicants.
Supervisor & projectA research area and (ideally) a potential supervisor at NTU.
The NPGS is one of NTU's competitive PhD scholarships. Identifying a research area and supervisor early strengthens an application.
Eligible countries
Open to local and international applicants
Deadlines
2026 round2026-06-25
Selection
NTU selects NPGS scholars competitively on academic excellence (typically a first-class or equivalent record), research potential, and fit with a research area and supervisor. The scholarship goes to the strongest doctoral applicants in each round.
Verified sources
- NTU — Graduate Scholarshipsntu.edu.sgofficial
About the provider
Nanyang Technological University (NTU), established in 1991 in Singapore, is a science and technology university ranked among the top in Asia. Its Nanyang President's Graduate Scholarship funds talented fresh graduates to pursue a full-time PhD with tuition coverage and a monthly stipend.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
What is the Nanyang President's Graduate Scholarship?
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A full PhD scholarship at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore for talented fresh graduates, covering tuition and a monthly stipend for up to four years.
What does it cover?
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Full PhD tuition fees and a monthly stipend of around SGD 3,500 (about USD 2,600) per month (est.), for up to 4 years.
Who is eligible?
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Fresh graduates with a first-class honours degree or equivalent and strong research potential, applying for a full-time PhD at NTU.
Is it open to international students?
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Yes — the NPGS is open to both local and international applicants.
How long does it last?
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For up to 4 years of full-time doctoral study, subject to satisfactory progress.
How do I apply?
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Apply for a full-time NTU PhD and the NPGS in the same cycle, with a research proposal and references, by the round deadline.
When is the deadline?
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Applications are assessed in rounds; a representative date is 25 June, and the 2026 date here is an estimate. Check NTU's pages.
Do I need a supervisor first?
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It helps to identify a research area and potential supervisor at NTU, as fit with the research group matters in selection.
Is it for master's study?
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No — the NPGS funds full-time PhD study, not master's programmes.
How competitive is it?
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Very — it targets graduates with first-class or equivalent records, so selection is decided among the strongest applicants each round.
How is NTU ranked?
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NTU, established in 1991, is a science and technology university ranked among the top in Asia and the world.
Where can I confirm current details?
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On NTU's official graduate scholarship pages, which list the stipend, tuition coverage, eligibility, and deadlines.